Coach the Grunion: Paid Head Coach in Santa Barbara
The Grunion, Santa Barbara's men's rugby club, are hiring a paid head coach. Former players especially welcome. Referees, team managers and volunteers are welcome too.
- Paid per match
- Tue & Thu · 7–9 PM
- Saturdays Jan–Apr
- Elings Park
The head coach job
The Grunion play Division 2 men's rugby. Pre-season runs November to December and the season January to April, with 13 or more matches. Training is Tuesday and Thursday nights at Elings Park, and match day is Saturday, at home or on the road across Southern California.
- Pay
- $200–$400 per match
- Away fixtures
- Mileage paid
- Postseason
- Playoff and Nationals bonuses
- Training
- Tuesday and Thursday, 7–9 PM, Elings Park
- Season
- Pre-season November to December, matches January to April, 13 or more a season
- Commitment
- Multi-season. The club is hiring for the long term.
You own the season plan, training, selection and the standard the club holds itself to. Fundraising, registration, kit orders and fixtures admin stay with the board.
Who we're looking for
- Free Tuesday and Thursday evenings from November to April, plus Saturdays from January to April
- Based in Santa Barbara, or able to get there
- A playing or coaching background at club, collegiate or representative level
- USA Rugby coaching certification, or willingness to get it. The club pays for the course.
- Experience turning walk-ons into starters, since that is most of the club's intake
Former players especially welcome. The full job description, and the Grunion's own application form with room for a résumé, are at grunionrugby.com/coach. Or apply with the form on this page.
SBRFC is an equal opportunity organization. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status.
Referees, team managers and volunteers
Rugby in Santa Barbara also runs on referees, team managers and volunteers. Every match needs a referee, and former players already know the game. A team manager keeps rosters, match-day logistics and travel organized. Volunteers help on match days and at club events. If one of those fits, use the same form and pick your role.